German Tu-154s: ‘Interflug’ to Open Skies
Even though East Germany was an important member of the Warsaw Pact it’s national airline, Interflug, never operated the Tu-154 […]
Airlines of Europe
Short-lived Shamrocks: Aer Lingus 767-300s
Some airlines have ordered new aircraft and operated them only briefly due to changing operational needs and financial problems. Aer
Czech Camels: CSA (and Alitalia) Tu-104s
The Tupolev Tu-104 was an impressive achievement that made the West stand up and take notice of Soviet engineering capability,
Shamrock 500s: Aer Lingus 737s Pt2
The 737 had proved the foundation for Aer Lingus’ growth in the 1970s and 80s so it was natural that
Shamrock 200s: Aer Lingus 737s Pt1
The colourful fleet of green Shamrock jets of Aer Lingus has connected the Republic of Ireland to Europe for many
Enigmatic Finnish Charter: Finlantic
Some airlines are so obscure that even with an extensive aviation themed library and access to the entire internet it
Tens & Trouble: Spantax in the 80s
By 1978 Spantax had grown to become one of the largest charter airlines in Europe, despite not necessarily having the
Capt Rudi’s Maseratis: Spantax Convair 990s
During the 1950s and 60s, as in the USA, many small airlines were begun by individuals and would go on
Block’s Third Way: Air Holland
Nowadays the charter market is undersiege from low cost airlines, and customers empowered by the internet to create their own
Eastern Bloc Boeings Pt1: Polish 767s
The gradual, and then sudden, changes that Gorbachev’s policy of Glasnost brought to Eastern Europe provided both a series of
The First Flying Dream: Gutelman’s TEA
Prior to European Open Skies several airlines attempted to get around restrictive regulations by creating a Pan-European airline grouping, albeit
Vienna Longer Haul: Austrian A340s
By the early 90s the A310s had proved their value and given Austrian the start they needed on long haul